Poggio Catino
| Poggio Catino Podii Catini | |
|---|---|
| Comune | |
| Comune di Poggio Catino | |
  Poggio Catino Location of Poggio Catino in Italy | |
| Coordinates: 42°18′N 12°42′E / 42.300°N 12.700°ECoordinates: 42°18′N 12°42′E / 42.300°N 12.700°E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Latium |
| Province / Metropolitan city | Province of Rieti (RI) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 15.0 km2 (5.8 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 387 m (1,270 ft) |
| Population (Dec. 2004) | |
| • Total | 1,288 |
| • Density | 86/km2 (220/sq mi) |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) |
| Postal code | 02040 |
| Dialing code | 0765 |
| Patron saint | San Silvestro |
| Saint day | 31 dicembre |
| Website | www.comune.poggiocatino.ri.it |
Poggio Catino is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Rieti in the Italian region Latium, located about 45 kilometres (28 mi) northeast of Rome and about 20 kilometres (12 mi) southwest of Rieti. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 1,288 and an area of 15.0 square kilometres (5.8 sq mi).[1]
Poggio Catino borders the following municipalities: Cantalupo in Sabina, Forano, Poggio Mirteto, Roccantica, Salisano.
It was the birthplace of the medieval historian Gregory of Catino.
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